Wyndham Rewards guide: How to earn and redeem points, elite status and more

Wyndham Rewards is one of the lesser-known hotel loyalty programs, especially when compared to major players like Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors.But Wyndham Rewards has been making some major changes in 2026, including refreshing its cobranded cards and launching a premium card in June and switching to a four-tier award chart on Sept. 15. Plus, Chase Ultimate Rewards added Wyndham as a transfer partner in February, and Wells Fargo Rewards added it in April.With all these changes, here's what you need to know about the Wyndham Rewards loyalty program.What is Wyndham Rewards?Wyndham Rewards is the loyalty program for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which has around 8,400 hotels across 25 brands in about 100 countries.Wyndham includes budget-friendly brands like Howard Johnson, Super 8, Days Inn and Travelodge, as well as higher-end brands like Wyndham Grand, Esplendor Boutique Hotels and Registry Collection Hotels. But, despite the name, Echo Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham hotels don't participate in Wyndham Rewards.Room at the Days Inn by Wyndham Patong Beach Phuket in Thailand. KATIE GENTER/THE POINTS GUYAlthough it has a sizable worldwide footprint, Wyndham Rewards doesn't offer...